Policies
CTAM JOURNAL MISSION STATEMENT
The Communication and Theater Association of Minnesota Journal (CTAMJ) is the scholarly journal of the Communication and Theater Association of Minnesota (CTAM). The journal is an outlet for articles related to issues of discipline-related importance including articles discussing innovative teaching methods. All theoretical and methodological approaches are welcome.
CTAMJ encourages contributions from scholars and practitioners, who comprise all segments of the journal's readership, including K-12 educators, forensic and theater coaches, graduate school, community college, and college or university groups. The journal welcomes theoretical and applied articles from both the theater and communication disciplines. Capable scholars in the appropriate field will blindly review all general articles.
No work will be accepted or rejected purely on the basis of its methodology or subject. Author sex, race, ethnic background, geographical location or work affiliation (secondary/college level, department, etc.) of the author(s) are never considered in making editorial judgments. The demands of the disciplines of speech communication and theater are key factors in the editorial judgments made. All editorial decisions attempt to balance these demands with the needs and interests of the journal's readers.
The journal is guided by three key principles:
- To provide an outlet for the expression of diverse ideas.
- To publish high quality scholarship in the disciplines of Speech Communication and Theater.
- To meet the journal-related needs of CTAM and its members.
Our journal is intentionally inclusive of students and early-career scholarship to support their successful publication. First-generation and historically-marginalized scholars are encouraged to submit to our journal. We want to support your success in academia!
The priority deadline for submission to our next issue is December 31.
The Communication and Theater Association of Minnesota Journal
(CTAMJ) is seeking manuscripts. The journal, which went to an online-only
format in 2007, welcomes theoretical and applied articles and teaching
suggestions from theater, communication and forensics professionals from all
levels. Manuscripts may be submitted for one of three sections: General
Interest research and essays, Teacher's Workbook, and Coaches’ Corner.
Please clearly indicate for which section the manuscript is intended.
Contact the editor concerning book review proposals.
Authors are reminded to keep the Journal audience in mind, students,
teachers, and coaches at the high school, college, and university levels.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
- Authors should submit an electronic copy of their work as a Word document by e-mail to the editor.
- Any past history of the manuscript (e.g., presentations at conferences) should be noted as part of the submission.
- All submissions must be created solely by the author/s. Any form of plagiarism, including AI-generated material will be summarily rejected without opportunity for revision.
- Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.
- Previously published pieces are NOT allowed.
- All identifying information, including authors’ names and institutions, should be removed from the submission for blind review purposes.
- All manuscripts should be prepared according to current APA or MLA guidelines.
- A separate, electronic title page should include a 100-125 word abstract, author's name and professional title, job title, the institutional affiliation of the author(s), a post office mailing address, and an e-mail address.
GENERAL INTEREST RESEARCH ESSAYS
This section will feature original research that is of interest to our audience. It should be relevant to speech/ communications or theater instruction. The best essays are richly resourced with specific, relevant, and timely examples. Submissions are accepted in either APA or MLA formatting, but it should be consistent throughout. Length should be no more than 20,000 words, including references.
TEACHERS’ WORKBOOK
Do you have a lesson that has worked well in your classroom? Practical advice for teachers or lesson plans are appreciated. Anything related to teaching speech/ communications/ theater arts is appreciated and welcomed.
COACHES’ CORNER
A segment of the journal written for and by practicing coaches in speech and drama. We are seeking practical advice columns that will help us all be better at our jobs. Anything from motivating students to practice,recruiting new team members, fundraising, and anything else that would be helpful to our fellow coaches. If you are a present or former coach, please consider writing a brief article of 500-1,000 words to help out your fellow colleagues in the arts of speech and drama.
E-mail manuscripts and questions to the editor of the CTAM Journal: Dr. Tanya Miller, tmiller@parkrapids.k12.mn.us .
